Markus Hirvonen is enjoying his break. Fresh off the European festival circuit, a four-city jaunt through Mexico, and a triumphant headlining gig at Night 1…
Fans of The Dead Daisies were surprised with rumors a few weeks ago that Glenn Hughes would be joining the band, replacing singer John Corabi…
The Dutch band Knight Area has been something of a shape shifter in its 15 years of existence. Only one original member—keyboardist Gerben Klazinga—is still…
Eirikur Hauksson has had quite the career. He started singing in Icelandic rock bands nearly 40 years ago. He’s performed in the Eurovision Song Contest…
It’s a warm September day in Georgia. I’ve got my recorder, mic, and a friend’s LPs in hand. I’m nearing the end of my hedonistic…
If you are an addict to the NWOBHM, or a fan of traditionally sounding heavy metal in general, most likely you know of Steve Grimmett…
Phoenix-based thrash veterans Sacred Reich recently released Awakening, their first studio outing since 1996’s Heal – and their first with former Machine Head drummer Dave…
Michael Schenker is a legendary figure in rock, one of the most gifted and influential guitarists of all time. His work with Scorpions, UFO and…
Øystein Brun hears color: “When I listen to music, I see colors,” the brains behind Borknagar explains. “I have green riffs, brown riffs, orange riffs,…
Moron Police. The name just jumps out at you. But up to now, the Norwegian group has been a bit obscure, perhaps limited by the…
